#204 Medusa 1 Recap Polaris 17, IBJJF No-Gi Worlds 2021, SUG 27 Preview

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This week on the show Maine and Josh recap Medusa 1 the all womens CJJ and EBI event plus we preview Polaris 17, Submission Underground 27 (SUG) and IBJJF No-Gi Worlds.
In the news section of the show we talk about ADCC Asian and Oceanic Trials being postponed and rescheduled for the last trials event. Plus a wedding at the gym.
In the recap section of the show we discuss Medusa 1 that featured an all women's CJJ event and an all women's EBI event. In one of two Superfight on the card Ffion Davies submitted Jennifer Rivera in impressive fashion in the first minute of the match. In the EBI Strawweight Tournament we discussed the Quarter-Finals talking about Trinity Pun submissions in the first and second round, we also talked about the lightning fast toe hold that Fatima Kline hit on Samantha Villareal in the semi finals we discussed Fatima Kline armbar win over Vanessa Demopoulos, and the finals of Fatima Kline vs Trinity Pun that saw Fatima take the event with a step over Kneebar.
In the Combat Jiu Jitsu Bantamweight Tournament we talked about a major upset in the Quarter-Finals where Juliana Miller defeated Bia Mesquita Fastest Escape Time In EBI Overtime, after weathering the storm with multiple deep armbar escapes in regulation. We talked Nikki Sullivan vs Gillian Robertson that saw Nikki take a Kneebar win in the matchup.
We took a look at Sophia Nordenö heel hook win over Laura Hallock in the quarters as well. In the Semi-Finals we talked and broke down Nikki Sullivan jumping darce against Juliana Miller, and Brianna Ste-Marie triangle win over Sophia Nordenö. In the finals we discussed Brianna Ste-Marie defeating Nikki Sullivan via Armbar In EBI Overtime.
In the preview section of the show we took a look at Polaris 17 main evented by Davi Ramos Vs. Craig Jones and made predictions on how the champ Craig would decide to approach the match. We discussed the co-main event between Venla Luukkonen and Kendall Reusing, and a catchweight bout featuring Kody Steele Vs. Jed Hue, and other matches on the card.
In SUG 27 preview we discussed Mason Fowler vs Gabriel Checco as the new main event after Kyle Boehm pulled out with injury.
In our preview of IBJJF No-Gi Worlds 2021 we talked about the major names in the adult black belt divisions for both the men and the women.
In the outro Maine and Josh discussed being very tired and ADCC East Coast Trials 2021.
Recorded 10-3-2021